Short updates on useful AI products, autonomous agents, and new tools that change how people work and create.
Midjourney has enabled Relax mode for V8 Alpha, making it available to all Standard, Pro, and Mega subscribers. The mode supports all commands except for using --hd and --q 4 at the same time.
Why it matters: This update allows users to generate images in V8 Alpha without consuming fast hours, making the feature more accessible for those with limited GPU time.
OpenAI describes how Notion leverages Codex to generate specifications in a single step, develop AI Voice Input for the web, and enhance engineering productivity for small teams. The integration highlights Codex's role in streamlining development workflows.
Why it matters: This illustrates a real-world enterprise use of Codex, emphasizing its potential to improve software development efficiency.
Meta's new Muse Image AI tool can generate photos of users with public Instagram profiles by default, using their faces from posts. Privacy advocates warn users to check their settings, as there is no notification when posts are used in the AI model.
Why it matters: This development raises significant privacy concerns, as users' images may be used in AI-generated content without their knowledge or explicit consent.